Housing Navigator

Pathways of Hope
Fullerton, California
Full time
3 weeks ago

Job Title: Housing Navigator

Location: Fullerton, CA

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Community Programs Manager

Organization: Pathways of Hope

The Agency

Since 1975, Pathways of Hope has led a community effort to provide access to food, shelter and housing to those in North Orange County experiencing hunger, housing insecurity and homelessness. We operate a community access point, multiple housing sites and a variety of programming models, and collaborate with a wide array of community partners including local government, school districts, businesses, healthcare providers and other stakeholders engaged in creating a community that provides for the needs of its residents. Our team is dynamic, forward-thinking and works together to uphold the Pathways Standards, which prioritize the people we serve, codify support and growth as core management principles, and establish a culture of philanthropy in which we are bold and fearless advocates for our community.

The Opportunity

Through multiple housing models (Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing, Prevention and Diversion) the Pathways of Hope Housing team assists homeless and at-risk families and individuals reduce housing barriers, work toward greater economic opportunity and independence, and strengthen community social service linkages necessary for the student(s) to maintain their housing, end their homelessness and obtain safe, sustainable, permanent housing.

This position works exclusively with our Housing programming in collaboration with Cal State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and their Basic Needs department and requires a flexible work schedule including some weekend, morning, and evening shifts, as well as reliable transportation to attend/visit student units or students on campus at CSUF, potential landlord and student engagements, and community appointments. This position is stationed 80% on-site at our program office in Fullerton and 20% off-site visiting potential housing units, connecting with landlords or students, and attending community meetings, and visiting students on campus at CSUF.

The Candidate

All Pathways of Hope employees must embrace a culture of teamwork, collective success and support in assisting the agency in achieving its mission and vision with a strong focus on the Pathways of Hope Standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, a track record of successful problem-solving, the ability to work independently, and an understanding of homelessness in Orange County. The ideal candidate understands that Case Management and Housing Navigation are collaborative efforts with students.

Job Summary

In collaboration with the Community Programs Manager, CSUF and their Basic Needs department, and the Program Team, the Housing Navigator will work to connect students with prevention funding to assist in preventing them from becoming homeless and/or entering the homelessness system. The Housing Navigator will be responsible for maintaining the CSUF prevention program and service dollars associated with the program to prevent students from becoming homeless and/or assisting them with obtaining permanent housing as quickly as possible. This position will also incorporate CalAIM services with the appropriate Community Supports, as necessary, to support students in their efforts to find and obtain permanent housing.

This position works exclusively with our Housing programming in collaboration with Cal State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and their Basic Needs department and requires a flexible work schedule including some weekend, morning, and evening shifts, as well as reliable transportation to attend/visit student units or students on campus at CSUF, potential landlord and student engagements, and community appointments. This position is stationed 80% on-site at our program office in Fullerton and 20% off-site visiting potential housing units, connecting with landlords or students, and attending community meetings, and visiting students on campus at CSUF.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Compensation

This is a full-time position with compensation of $27.00 per hour. Typical hours would be Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with occasional shift changes and attendance at evening and weekend events required.

Benefits available include health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, a generous paid holidays schedule and a retirement plan enrollment option. As part of its cultural values, Pathways of Hope respects and values work/life balance.

Physical Job Requirements

Equal Opportunity

Pathways of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person

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